ZABORAVLJENI ALIM
A PAPER ON DERVIŠ EF. SPAHIĆ, MUDERRIS FROM POJSKE

Summary/Abstract: The author writes about Derviš ef. Spahić, a well-known Bosnian alem. Derviš Spahić was born in 1893 in Pojska, near Zenica. He lived in his hometown until he was 11 years old and for the next three decades remained connected to Travnik, his madrasa and ulama. He spent 10 years in madrasa. In 1914 he began his work as imam in the Kahvica mosque. He continues with his education before Asim ef. Korkut, together with his sons Derviš ef. i Siradž ef. All of them later became significant links to the religious life of Bosnia. They received their diplomas or ejazet in 1928, which were certified by the Reis at the time, Džemaludin Čaušević. This was the last generation of the ulama educated in traditional manner.

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